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Letters to My Torturer
Translated by: Majid Atef
A gripping and haunting memoir detailing Iranian journalist Houshang Asadi's years in secret detention centers, addressed directly to his interrogator in a powerful narrative of human endurance.
About this book
In 1983, Houshang Asadi, a prominent Iranian journalist and former deputy editor of Kayhan, was arrested and held in a secret prison in Moshtaq. For over six years, he endured relentless physical and psychological torture at the hands of an interrogator he called "Brother Hamid."
Written as a series of letters addressed directly to his torturer, Asadi recounts his descent into a living nightmare without hatred or malice. Instead, he uses his sharp journalistic lens and literary gift to dissect the mechanics of totalitarian control, the psychology of oppression, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. Letters to My Torturer is an unforgettable, award-winning memoir that serves as a monument to human dignity and the triumph of truth over tyranny.
Written as a series of letters addressed directly to his torturer, Asadi recounts his descent into a living nightmare without hatred or malice. Instead, he uses his sharp journalistic lens and literary gift to dissect the mechanics of totalitarian control, the psychology of oppression, and the incredible strength of the human spirit. Letters to My Torturer is an unforgettable, award-winning memoir that serves as a monument to human dignity and the triumph of truth over tyranny.
Why read it?
Read it to experience one of the most powerful and moving memoirs of prison literature ever written. It offers an irreplaceable look into modern Iranian history, political repression, and the triumph of human dignity.
Who is it for?
Perfect for readers of human rights literature, memoirs, modern Middle Eastern history, and anyone inspired by remarkable true stories of resilience and courage.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789773139995
ISBN-10
9773139999
Page count
378
Age rating
Adults